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Ribblehead Viaduct – Kilnsey Crag loop from Hawes

Yorkshire And The Humber

North Yorkshire

Richmondshire

Hawes

Ribblehead Viaduct – Kilnsey Crag loop from Hawes

Hard

122

riders

Ribblehead Viaduct – Kilnsey Crag loop from Hawes

04:54

103km

1,340m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 16, 2026

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Waypoints

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17.0 km

Ribblehead Viaduct

Highlight • Viewpoint

Part of the Settle to Carlisle Railway the Ribblehead Viaduct is an impressive structure. Completed in 1874 by a workforce of 2,300 men it is worth a visit for the photo opportunity alone.

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18.5 km

Bellfield's Pasture

Nature Reserve

19.2 km

Ashes Shaw

Nature Reserve

19.7 km

Archaeological Site

23.5 km

Spectacular views of Pen-y-ghent from the B6479 between Horton-in-Ribblesdale and the Ribblehead Viaduct.

Particularly good if travelling south /south-east towards Horton-in-Ribblesdale so you don't have to crane your neck looking backwards for the views.

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36.2 km

High Hill Lane Climb

Highlight • Viewpoint

The least accurate 12% Gradient sign ever placed. Way more than that and for a long while. Super tough climb.

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36.4 km

High Hill Lane Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

A tough climb, 5% for around 2.8 miles. Maxes out around 24%. The first third of the climb is the toughest, only for fit cyclists really.

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46.2 km

River Aire

Lake

55.6 km

Raikes Plantation

Forest

58.2 km

Tarns Plantation

Forest

64.0 km

Kilnsey Crag

Highlight • Natural Monument

On a dry day you will see people climbing the cliff face

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68.8 km

Kettlewell Village

Highlight • Viewpoint

Kettlewell is a charming village that is a hub for cyclists and hikers, especially during summer. There is a hotel, a great Youth Hostel and two pubs offering accommodation and …

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77.8 km

Kidstones Pass Climb

Highlight • Mountain Pass

"Côte de Cray" when the Tour de France visited. Beautiful scenery, the climb is tough but to too long

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79.1 km

Kidstones Pass

Mountain Pass

80.4 km

Kidstones Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Such a cool climb that was included in the Tour De France 2014, where it got christened the 'Cote du Cray'. The average grade is 8% and it maxes out …

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103 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

88.2 km

14.3 km

963 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

103 km

660 m

169 m

118 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (440 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

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Ribblehead Viaduct – Kilnsey Crag loop from Hawes

Ribblehead Viaduct

View of Pen-y-ghent

High Hill Lane Climb

High Hill Lane Climb

Kilnsey Crag

Kettlewell Village

Kidstones Pass Climb

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